[Microsound-announce] [playlist] framework - 02.06.06

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framework broadcasts fridays on resonance104.4fm in london (uk) or worldwide on http://www.resonancefm.com from 8-9pm bst, and is repeated sundays from 7-8am bst 

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framework - phonography/field recording; contextual and decontextualized sound activity
presented by patrick mcginley

so, as promised, our new podcast and stream are now up and running.  from our website you can listen to the latest edition at any time and subscribe to our podcast - or you can cut and paste the following url into your podcast program:

http://www.cloudmirror.org/murmer/framework.xml

this week's framework:afield was curated by bill thompson, american sound artist currently residing in aberdeen, scotland.  bill constructed his edition using only phonography from phonographs:

  Before stations like ResonanceFM and online lists like Phonography and Nature Recordists, the only way to hear or experience field recordings and documentary sound was via the occasional LP, cassette, and eventually, CD release of what was often called 'nature recordings' or even 'sound effects'. 
  Like many who are interested in the art of field recording, I have a personal collection of these recordings, many no longer available and only existing on LP.  I chose to present a selection from a few of my favorite. 

  Section One is a mix made from tracks taken from the LP "Steam-In Stereo" released by the BBC.  The sounds are of veteran trains taken out of storage and put on parade across the U.K. on August 31st, 1975  to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. Recorded by the (often anonymous) team of BBC sound engineers sent out ac cross the U.K., recording locations included Shildon Railway Yard, Heighington Station, Heighington Cutting, Darlington Goods Yard, the Old Ordnance Depot, and Hill top Farm (south of Darlington.)

  Section Two is a mix from two BBC LPs, "Communication in Animals-Other Animals, a Study Record" and "British Mammals and Amphibians" The majority of these recordings were made and narrated by Eric Simms, the proto-phonographer, in the 50's and 60's.  He is pictured lying in coat and slacks in a field operating a huge parabolic mic and recording device on one of the LP sleeves.  These records were made as both documentary, study guide for schools, as well as sound effects record.  

  Section Three is a mix from the LP "Antarctica" released on Saydisc in 1971.  The recordings were by Edwin Mickleburgh who, although trained as a painter, joined the British Antarctic Survey as a meteorologist and was engaged in making a film for the survey.  The LP represents some of the amazing recordings he made during the exhibition. 

  Bill Thompson
  http://www.billthompson.org

again, we are always looking for material for the show, whether raw field recordings, field recording based composition or introduction submissions.  send material, released or not, on any format, to the address below.   we are also hoping to have live performances as often as possible, so if you are in or passing through london please get in touch! 

framework
31 nevill road
london n16 8sl
uk

framework at talk21.com

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02.06.06

this edition will be rebroadcast on sunday, 11.06.06, at 7am bst
or listen online until 10.06.06: http://www.resonancefm.com/framework

title  /  album  /  label

I Free Mix by Artist/Steam-In Stereo/BBC Records
II Free Mix by Artist/Communication in Animals,British Mammals and Amphibians/BBC Records
III Antarctica
    a ice movement/Antarctica/Saydisc
    b fur seals/Antarctica/Saydisc
    c huskies/Antarctica/Saydisc
    d cormorants/Antarctica/Saydisc
    e weddell seals/Antarctica/Saydisc

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framework intro submissions:

1)    take yourself and an audio recording device to a location of your choice
2)    record for AT LEAST 1 minute before you -
3)    read the following text:

welcome to framework.

framework is a show consecrated to field recording, and it's use in composition.
field recording, phonography, the art of sound-hunting; open your ears and listen!

4)    continue your recording for AT LEAST 2 minutes after you've finish speaking
5)    send the recording on any format to the address above, or as an mp3 via email

thanks!
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